In Pictures: Six Tips For Not Tripping Over Labor Laws

Besieged by competition, restaurateurs, hoteliers and club owners will do anything to get an edge. Hiring servers that look as if they have stepped straight off the pages of a fashion magazine is one time-worn trick to drum up a hot rep and attract customers. Some call it strategy; others, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, prefer the term discrimination. Where to draw the line? Here are some guidelines for not running afoul of labor laws.